Beginning on October 12, the Pipeline Skate Park at Jackie Renninger Park will operate on reduced hours through the end of October. The park will be open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and all gates and facilities will be closed outside of those hours. This change responds to an increase in safety and sanitation concerns on the grounds. Park staff and the Juneau Police Department will also be conducting extra patrols during this time. We hope to return to normal hours in November if conditions improve. Thank you for helping us keep the park safe and clean for everyone.
Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries are presenting How to Train Your Dragon (2010, PG) at Floyd Dryden Gym on October 11! The traditional screening is at 1 p.m., and the sensory-friendly screening is at 3:30 p.m. This screening is designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed environment and will have more lights, reduced volume, and closed captions. Doors will open 30 minutes before each showing, so come early to enjoy a dragon-themed pop-up library and enter to win a $50 gift card. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snacks... we'll provide the popcorn!
Parent & Tot Ice Skating Lessons are for children aged 5 and younger and their parent or guardian, during which they will learn the basics: falling and getting up, marching, snowplow stops, and getting comfortable on the ice. Lessons are held every other Sunday from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., and the next lesson is on October 25. Visit the Treadwell Ice Arena calendar for the full schedule. Registration opens at noon on the Monday prior to each lesson, and there are only 20 spots available. The cost is $16 plus tax, which covers the child and adult. It also includes the rentals and helmets that are required on the ice. Dress warm!
We are excited to offer a new public program called Open Gym! Open Gym provides a space for all ages to enjoy drop-in pickleball, ping-pong, cornhole, and more. It is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Marie Drake gym. The cost is $6/adult and $4/senior.
Preschool Open Gym is back, now at Marie Drake! Children ages 6 months to 6 years old can run and play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 30, 2027. Preschool Open Gym is $6 per child, with no charge for parents and guardians or infants under 6 months old. We will accept Turf for Tots passes and 10-visit or monthly passes. This facility is closed on holidays.
Open Pickleball at the Floyd Dryden Gym is from September 8 through April 30, 2027. It is held from 12 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The cost is $6/adult and $4/senior.